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Did you know – February is Pet Dental Health Month, and 80% of dogs develop some degree of periodontal disease by age 3, which in most cases results in a high vet bill for a root canal, dental cleaning and/or having teeth pulled? Do you have a dental routine with your dog?

I buy Jack's toothbrush (I change it every month) and toothpaste (Vanilla Mint - I tried Chicken flavor before, but it really made his breath stink) from his vet.

While visiting New Orleans a couple years ago I fell in love with the culture and the food especially the pralines. This weekend I tried to recreate one of my favorite Nola pralines, while it’s not the same I am pleased with the result and thought I would share it with you.

This spring, fashion and art come together with gorgeous brushstrokes that allow you to release your inner Picasso with watercolor print dresses in breezy fabrics. My favorite is the Bowden dress from Kate Spade that features vibrant watercolor floral prints that were inspired by trips to Paris and afternoons spent strolling through gardens. I recently had the privilege of working with Adaline a aspiring fashion illustrator who did a fabulous job recreating my favorite watercolor print dress. Check out Adaline's Instagram or Blog for more fashion inspired illustrations.

A dog can never have too many toys especially when they’re toys that can Make-A-Difference. Furry & Fabulous released a line of dog toys that teens with Autismdesigned and let me tell you they’re not only adorable, but some of Jack’s favorite toys.

The Autism Collection was created by the participants of Pride Paws, which provides job training to young adults with developmental disabilities. 10% of the sales from each toy in the collection will be donated to prideventuresinc.org for the continued success of Pride Paws and autismspeaks.org for research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism.

New York Fashion Week Fall 2014 has come and gone, and I
thought I would share with you some of my favorite trends from braids, matte
nails, pastel shadows, half moon manicures, and blush tone lips to name a few.

It's no secret DIY projects are my favorite and lately I have been making Jack plenty of toys including this no sew fleece heart toy (made just like the no sew tie blankets). It's a quick and easy project that your pup is sure to love!

Step 1: Stack two layers of fleece on a flat surface and trace a heart shape with a pen. Step 2: Keeping the two layers stacked, cut a squareabout 2 or 3 inches around the outside of the heart (you want enough length to double tie your knots). Step 3: Cut two slits on the edge of the heart (Jack's was about the width of my thumb. Step 4: Tie a knot in the top and bottom pieces. Double knot it to make sure it's secure. Step 5: Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have 80% of the heart tied. Step 6: With the small hole remaining fill the heart with the Poly-Fil or you can use your extra fleece as stuffing. Step 7: Continue cutting and tying until the heart is completed. Step 8: Trim the edges and start playing.

Always supervise your pet during playtime. This toy is not for rough chewing.

I was recently walking around the mall and noticed Godiva had an amazing looking dark chocolate fruit skewer in the window. I recreated the treat this weekend and it was everything I had hoped for. All you need is strawberries, bananas, skewers and dark chocolate chips (I used Enjoy Life 69% Cacao Dark Chocolate Morsels). The perfect treat for Valentine’s Day indulgence.

When February arrives all I can think about is; hearts and varies shades of pink. I combined my love for both to create this simple heart pillar candle. All you need is candles (I bought them from the dollar store), heart shaped cookie cutters and a wick.

Step 1: Select the colors you'll be using.

Step 2: Place in a pot filled with water and allow to boil until wax melts.

Step 3: Pour into cookie cutter molds.

Step 4: Freeze to harden wax, and pop it out of the mold.

Step 5: Place a hole in the center of each heart (I used wire).

Step 6: Insert the wick into your first one and pour on some white wax.

Step 7: Continue to add wax to each heart and stack until you reach the top.